Chile’s operational PV capacity at the end of November 2017 was 1,802 MW, with another 281 MW under construction. At least 299 MW is undergoing tests. The National Energy Commission (CNE) has published these statistics in its monthly report on renewables.

Between January to November 2017, new PV capacity totaling 761 MW was added to the grid. In the month of November, 33 MW was installed. The data also shows that 15,623 MW of solar power capacity has already got environmental approval. Another 7,566 MW is seeking qualification.